Bellingham, Washington vs. Belmont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, California is 151.2% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $125,609 in Belmont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Belmont
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Belmont, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.9% higher
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher